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Subject:Re: Piston squirters?
From:Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Date:Fri, 18 May 2012 10:52:40 -0700

Hi Ralph,
they are little gizmo's with nozzles on them, aimed at the bottom of the
pistons.
I believe they have a spring in them and squirt when there's enough oil
pressure .
It would be difficult to retrofit them to an NA block .

I suppose I could sell one of a 1.6 TD short blocks.

scott

On 5/18/2012 8:51 AM, ralph meyermann wrote:
> Hi Volks! Ive got a question about piston squirters? Apparently they are
> needed if I turbo my motor,the question is do they squirt or are they more
> of a splash type like on the briggs&  stratton notor setup?
> Thanks!!
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>